Gokseong-gun Supports Insurance Premiums to Prevent Crop Disaster Damage

100% Eco-Friendly Farms · 90% Conventional Farms

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Yoo Geun-gi) announced on the 27th that it will support crop disaster insurance premiums to prevent damage to farms caused by disasters.

The county supports insurance premiums regardless of the type of crop so that more farms can benefit from disaster insurance. For general farms, 90% of the insurance premium is supported, and for eco-friendly (organic and pesticide-free) farms, 100% is supported.

By subscribing to crop disaster insurance, farmers can receive compensation for damages caused by natural disasters such as typhoons, strong winds, and heavy rains, as well as damage from birds and beasts, and pests and diseases.

Farmers wishing to subscribe can visit their local agricultural cooperative with the necessary documents. The subscription period varies slightly depending on the crop's growing period, and currently includes rice, chestnuts, jujubes, citrus, peppers, sweet potatoes, corn, and green onions.

Last year, 2,467 rice farmers (3,052 hectares) subscribed to the insurance, paying a total premium of 525 million KRW. Among them, 883 farms affected by typhoons, heavy rains, and other damages received insurance payouts totaling 922 million KRW.

A county official stated, “Due to abnormal weather, damage to crops from typhoons, heavy rains, and various pests and diseases is increasing every year. Just as people subscribe to car insurance, subscribing to crop disaster insurance is becoming essential,” urging farmers to enroll.

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